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22 Feb '26
Winnie Byanyima speaking to reporters at her home in Kasangati on Saturday.The Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife to jailed veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, Winnie Byanyima, has warned that her husband’s life is in danger as his health continues to deteriorate in detent
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21 Feb '26
Kampala, Uganda: The High Court (Commercial Division) has ordered M/S Muwema & Co. Advocates to pay a total of USD 372,300 (approx. Shs1.34bn) in rent arrears and mesne profits, and to immediately vacate prime premises in Kololo following a protracted lease dispute with Downtown Investments L
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19 Feb '26
Police in Kassanda District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old bar proprietor who was allegedly killed following a late-night fight linked to a domestic dispute.The deceased, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, owned E-Zone Bar and Lodges located in Lugongwe Trading Centre, Kijuna Subcounty.
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18 Feb '26
Chameleone revealed he had been rapidly losing his sight on the right side, prompting the intervention. Jose Chameleone has announced he successfully underwent eye surgery after rapidly losing vision in his right eye.The legendary artist posted an image from his recovery bed to expr
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15 Feb '26
The Inspectorate of Government has ordered the immediate arrest of Kalungu District’s Principal HR Officer and Senior HR Officer over unpaid staff salaries dating back to July 2025.IGG Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala who ordered the arrest of Nankya Margaret and Kasingirwa Scovia, PHRO
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12 Feb '26
It was sold as a shining solution to Uganda’s water crisis — 687 solar-powered irrigation and water supply systems meant to transform farming, boost incomes and bring clean water closer to communities. The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is the lead government agency, overseeing the p
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12 Feb '26
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi on February 12, 2026 led a National Unity Platform (NUP) delegation to Luzira Prison, where detained party supporters criticised recent dialogue efforts with President Yoweri Museveni and demanded a more transparent approach to securing their release.
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11 Feb '26
Despite legal buffer requirements of 100 metres from rivers and 200 metres from lakes,wetlands are increasingly encroached upon by settlements, farming, sand mining, and industrial activity, largely because oversight and enforcement remain underfunded.Here is why climate change is no longe
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08 Feb '26
The State Minister for Works and Transport, Musa Ecweru, has commended contractors for what he described as commendable progress on road works along routes crossing River Katonga, assuring road users that normal travel will soon resume.Residents and motorists who depend on the Gomba–Masa
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07 Feb '26
Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance